Bill · H.R. 4249· House(119-HR-4249)
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
- Introduced
- 6/30/2025
- Last activity
- 6/30/2025 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.
- Sponsored by
- David Valadao
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill provides funding for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It allocates money for various House of Representatives operations, including leadership offices, member allowances, and intern compensation. The legislation also funds the Capitol Police, the Architect of the Capitol, the Library of Congress, and the Government Publishing Office. Additionally, it includes specific payments to the widows and heirs of deceased Members of Congress. The bill contains several administrative provisions regarding technology procurement and security.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+2
The bill provides funding for the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+2
The bill mandates cybersecurity assistance for the House and prohibits procurement of certain high-risk foreign technology.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
The bill provides funding for various intern compensation programs.
The opposite
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-2
The bill prohibits the use of funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion training related to race or sex.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill imposes specific spending caps on vehicle leases and prohibits certain types of training and equipment.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Payments to Heirs: The bill provides specific payments to the widows and heirs of deceased Members of Congress, such as $174,000 each for the heirs of Sylvester Turner, Raul M. Grijalva, and Gerald E. Connolly (Title I).
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Intern Compensation: Funding is provided for the compensation of interns serving in Member offices, House leadership offices, and various committees (Title I).
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Support for Blind and Print Disabled Residents: The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled receives funding that includes $650,000 to provide newspapers to residents at no cost to the individual (Library of Congress section).
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Protection Against Certain Technology: The bill prohibits the procurement of specific information technology and telecommunications equipment from entities listed by the Department of Defense or the People's Republic of China to mitigate risks (Sec. 115 and Sec. 209).
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Employment for DACA Recipients: An administrative provision allows for the compensation of officers or employees without regard to immigration status if they have been issued an employment authorization document under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (Sec. 215).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Diversity Training: The bill prohibits the use of funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion training that promotes or perpetuates concepts related to race or sex (Sec. 211).
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Restrictions on Religious Expressions: Funds cannot be used to take discriminatory action against persons who act according to religious beliefs or moral convictions regarding marriage (Sec. 212).
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Limitations on Member Allowances: There are strict limits on the amount of money used for leasing vehicles, capping the amount at $1,000 per month (Sec. 111).
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Constraints on Contract Payments: The Architect of the Capitol is prohibited from paying incentive or award payments to contractors who are behind schedule or over budget, unless specific exceptions apply (Sec. 118).
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Prohibition of Certain Vehicle Acquisitions: The bill prevents the use of funds to lease or acquire vehicles from certain companies linked to the People's Republic of China (Sec. 214).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Veterans+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+1Improves Government Transparency+1Improves Privacy Rights+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1Reduces National Debt+1Reduces Government Spending-1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+1Improves Pathway To Citizenship+1Improves Racial Equity-2
- 6/30/2025
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-178, by Mr. Valadao.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.
- Bill introduced.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-HR-5371: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
- 119-S-2257: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026